This Saturday, November 9, 2019, will be an official holiday in Jordan, marking Prophet Mohammad's birthday.

Prime Minister Omar Razazz announced on Monday, November 4, 2019, that all ministries, government departments and public institutions will not have to work on the mentioned date.

Razazz stressed in an official statement that all official institutions should contribute to highlighting the occasion.

Prophet Mohammad was born in Mecca on the 12th day of Rabi I in the Islamic calendar.